CIL-Electronics is a repairer of electronic equipment - Chas Large.

Chas began working on Valve and early transistorised radios in the 1960s and progressed in the industry from Installer to trainee engineer to fully qualified Radio, TV and Electronics Engineer, certified by City & Guilds and other major organisations.

Chas ran his own business and also worked for major electronics companies and suppliers. Chas also taught a lot of engineers how to do repairs, as a Tehnical Training Officer for Currys Group Service (Mastercare), SHARP Electronics, Mastercare again (DIXONS GROUP).

When the domestic electronics (Brown Goods) repair industry died off in the 2000s, Chas moved into technical support for Computers, Imaging and business tele-communications. 

Retiring in 2016 Chas resurrected his one-man band business on an occasional basis, to provide a repair service for family, friends and the community.

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About Chas Large:
Chas began working in the field of Radio repairs whilst still at school in the 60s and when he left, attended Bucks College of further education - now Bucks University - in High Wycombe, on a Day release, City & Guilds 222 Radio, Television and Electronics Mechanics course, achieving high grades and certification. Further to this he attended Slough College at night classes to achieve the final "Additional Colour Television" qualification. Later, in-house and manufacturers training courses added to his skills and abilities. Here are his main City & Guilds Certificates - reduced and watermarked.

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